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Olvance is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Olvance has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Olvance. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Olvance are Upper respiratory tract infection. Some other side effects of Olvance have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Olvance go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Olvance is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Olvance's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Olvance related warnings section.
Olvance is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Olvance have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Olvance with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Olvance is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Olvance is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Olvance safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olvance. If you are pregnant, do not take Olvance without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olvance safe during breastfeeding?
Olvance may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olvance on the Kidneys?
Olvance rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olvance on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Olvance on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Olvance on the Heart?
Side effects of Olvance rarely affect the heart.
Olvance should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olvance unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olvance habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Olvance.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Olvance can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Olvance is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Olvance is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olvance
When consumed with certain foods, Olvance may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olvance
Consuming Olvance with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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